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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-04 Board of Selectmen MinutesFebruary 25, 1985 continued LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: .Fuel Storage Permit - John Ferreira The Board voted unanimously to approve the transfer of the fuel storage permit at the corner of Clark And Osgood Streets from Sea.& Wharves to John Ferreirs conditional upon the relining of the tanks in accord with the specifications of the Fire Chief, and con- ditional upon the conveyance of the land within 30 days.. Re-Submission of Class II:./ohn P~ Dolan The Board noted comment by town counsel.that there is no provision for how many times an application can be submitted, and voted to set a public hearing for March 18, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. on this application. Cahoots - Application for Automatic Amusement Device Licenses The Board unanimously approved the issuance of 2 video license to Cahoots.. Applic~tion for Common Victualer - Ernest J. Verret~e The Board unanimously approved the application of the above-named for a common victualer's license at 85 Main Street. Mr. Verrette told the board that there will be seating for approximately 15 people, and he will be selling items such as apetizars, soups, stuffed potatoes, and a few gift items, as well as beverages. Mr. Verrette is a former food director at Brooks School. Arts Council The Board voted to invite the Local Arts Council to the meeting on March,llth, to discuss activities of that Council. .Invitation to Participate in Pat's Day Parade The Board received an invitation to participate in the annual Pat's Day Parade in Lawrence to be held on Sunday, March 24. Cath'erine J. Foley, Secretary ******~*********~*****~ ~ ~~. Clerk March 4, 1985 The Board held their regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, and Francis X. Dugan. Chairman Christine M. Smith was absent due to the passing of her father. Francis X. Dugan chaired the meeting. The warrant and minutes of 3/19/85~and 3/25/85 were approved as submitted. IDFA-- $4,000,000 Bond for Muffin Realty Trus~ George Schruender, Chairman of the IDFA appeared before the. Board to request ratification of a prior approval of the Board for a bond for the Ogan Co., as required by state statute. The Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of the $4,000,000 bond for Muffin Realty Trust.~ Police Grievance Continuation The Board reviewed further information relative to the grievance re: vacation time. The Board voted unanimously to notify the police union that the past practice of setting the appointment date is beinginvesttgated to be_.sure..that if the Board accepts the alternative determinations as suggested by the Union, that this does not differ from the Board'd intent. · Re-Appointment of Constable The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Carl Langlois as Constable for.the Town of North Andover, retroactive to January 3, 1984.. ' , . -' Letter of Praise The Board accepted and voted to refer to the Fire Chief, a letter of praise for his depart- ment's services to a North Andover citizen in need. Acting. Chairman, Francis X. Dugan reiterated~hat we are all extremely proud of the North Andover Fire Department. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Report of Sales to Minors - Merrimack Celled, Chief Sullivan referred to the Board reports of sales to minors at the Murray Lounge., The report indicated that the present policy for checking the ID's of students entering the lounge provided for the issuance, at the door, to persons over 20 years of age, a black bracelet entitling that person to purchase alcohol at the bar. Chairman Kenneth C. Crouch reminded the Director of Student Activities, Bruce E. Baker that perhaps this policy should be looked at more closely,particularly as it relates to the burden of responsibility. The Board voted unanimously to set a hearing date of March 25, 1985 on this issue. March 4. 1985 continued Underground Fuel Stora~ The Board voted unanimously to set a hearing date of March 25, 1985 on the application of BC Realty Trust for a fuel,storage license to store 40,000 gallons at 1175 Turnpike Street. Initial approval has been given by, Fire Chief William Dolan. Catherine J. Foley, Secretary March 11, 1985 The Board held their regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: Christine M. Smith, John W. Graham, Ramsey Bahrawy, and Charles Salisbury with Executive Secretary, Keith A. Bergman. Selectman Kenneth C. Crouch was in-Hawaii on vacation. The warrant was approved unanimously. The minutes of March 4 were approved - 3 in favor; Smith abstaining. Chairman Christine Smith welcomed Ramsey A. Bahrawy to the Board to fill the seat vacated by Selectman Francis X. Dugan, who was .unseated in the election by Ramsey. The Board voted to present Mr. Dugan with a plaque at a future meeting. Election of a Clerk Upon the nomination by Charles A. Salisbury, John W. Graham was elected Clerk of both the Board of Selectmen and the Licensing Commissioners. North Andover Arts Council Members of the Local Arts Council were present.to discuss membership, etc. Susan Rand, Acting Chairman, stated that they were allowed to have between 5 and 22 members, but felt that 11 members would be a sufficient number. Members are appointed by the Selectmen for 2-year terms, not to exceed 3 terms...Upon a motion by Graham, the Board voted unanimously ~o~advertisa for applicants to the Local Arts Council, but not to set the numbers of members until after these applications are received - to be advertised, March 14, Citizen, with applications to be accepted until March 22, 1985. ReschedulinR Qf Holt Road Landfill Closinl'- Public Hearin? The Board voted unanimously to reschedule the public hearing on the closing of the Holt Road landfill for March 18, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. Consideration of NBSWC Requests for Alternate Rout,m The Board reviewed requests from the Cities.of.,Baverhill. anduPeabody requesting alterna-! te routes to the facility. The Board voted unanimously to send Haverhill a letter ack- nowledging receipt of their letter and will take the matter under advisement. Upon a motion by, Charles Salisbury, the Board voted, unanimously to authorize Keith to meet with Ahti Autto and the Director of the BSWD~to!review the:traffic policy and be prepared to hold any hearings that may be necessary with individual communities to resolve this issue. Highway Surveyor Concerns: D & F/Si~nal-Rescn Bud Cyr requested that the Board follow through on Martin Spagatt's promise of a 50 ft. right-of-way along the railroad bed. Bud also told the Board that a projee~ of~ithls magnitude needs constant supervision to insure that all construction is done properly. Chief Dolan echoed these sentiments and called for a meeting with representatives of Brickstone Properties to review these matters. The Board voted unanimously to authorize Keith to meet with representatives of the D & F Mill properties along with Chief Dolan Bud Cyr and other appropriate department heads to review these construction 'iSsues. Bud Cyr also told the Board of his concerns that the Signal-Rosco facility is accepting trash from Borden and At & T, which are the Town's biggest sources of revenues. He also noted that the Town should be the first to tip at the facility and we should be receiving $1 per ton revenue. Chief Dolan noted that fire alarm..systems are not ready, so therefore, they should not be accepting any trash. Con¢~rn.~as voiced over who. is.protecting the ' Town's interests and if the Town should hire someone to police this facility. ~These issues will be addressed, at the meeting with Ahti Autio and the BSWD. Keith to report next Watershed Comprehensive Plan Review Committe~ The Board voted unanimously to appoint designees of the Selectmen, Board of Health, Board of Public Works, Conservation Commission, as well as Joseph D'Angelo, Ben 0sgood and John Smolak; Fire Chief Dolan and Bud Cyr, Highway Surveyor to serve on this Committee, whose purpose will be to undertake planning studies of the watershed district while the moratorium is in effect. In a related matter, the Board discussed the permits and hearings necessary for the and the water filtration plant; with specifi¢~interesg, on, how:tobe, sure_that the plant itself is not affected by the moratorium. The Board voted unanimously to request that the Plannimg Bd. ' ~ publish the notice and hold the hearing as soon as possible, and to include a "use variance" within the moratorium article.